CARRERA CALIFORNIA IV

A classic driving event from the ocean to the desert and back

November 8th & 9th 2008

2007 Photos HERE & HERE.  A new host hotel (two large thumbs up for Stanlunds), a special invitation only trip through Camp Pendleton USMC, and two days of two lane bliss without one incident or encounter with law enforcement. Bring on Carrera California IV!

2006 Event Pictures: Click HERE and HERE

Since the demise of such epic road racing events as the Mille Miglia, Targa Florio, and of course the Carrera Panamericana (or Mexican Road Race) a void has been left for those wishing a pure open road experience.  Modern day events such as the California Mille, Colorado Grand, Copperstate 1000 are truly a special experience but can be too rich for some budgets and exclusive to some years and models of vintage cars.  Full race events like La Carrera, Classic Adelaide, and Targa Newfoundland are challenging and fun but dangerous and far from home.  The Carrera California offers vintage car owners a chance to hit the road for a couple of days of spirited driving along selected Southern California roads, retracing paths traveled by early motoring enthusiasts. 

Following the lead of events like the California Melee, No Frills Iron Bottom Tour (now deunct), Alpine 500 (now defunct), The Snowball Rally and the SoCal TT, the Carrera California is a no cost event organized by volunteers without financial motivation or agenda, where all pre-1975* cars are invited. (* please use this as a guideline, we want to encourage your participation, exceptions are approved if the “spirit of the event” is preserved or maybe even enhanced.).

Expected mileage is around 350 miles exclusively on two lane highways, route maps will be supplied.  There is no cost to participate in this event. You are responsible for the road worthiness of your vehicle, gas, meals, and accommodations for Saturday night.

Unlike the NFIBMT, we would like a confirmation E-mail from persons expecting to participate (this way we know how many maps to prepare). RSVP to eventinfo@bench-racing.com..

Regards,

The Organizers

Our preferred Hotel is Stanlunds, a classic 60’s CA desert resort. $70 to $100 a night (kitchenettes available, parking right outside your room, clean rooms, clean carpet). We hope this place never changes! Phone #760-767-5501 for reservations. Book now, Borrego sells out on weekends!

Other Hotels in Borrego Springs:

Palm Canyon Resort 800-242-0044 $119-$135 a night  A good clean hotel with restaurant, pool, lots of parking, and free high speed internet in the room. CLICK HERE.  Use to be the host hotel. Management could not care less about us (no return calls, botched reservations, etc.). THEY ARE OUT!

La Casa Del Zorro 800-824-1884 The deserts only Four Diamond Resort CLICK HERE

Borrego Springs Resort 800-680-1134 Resort with golf $155 a night CLICK HERE

Unfortunately we will not be coordinating events with the “Golden State 400”, a like minded group leaving from San Diego as originally planned. Maybe we will hook up in 2008 when they will be celebrating their 10th anniversary.

All entrants/participants and their passengers hereby release and discharge the organizers of this event from any known or unknown damages, injuries, losses, or claims that may occur during this event.

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